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Meet the Gymnasts: Carly Galpin
December 20, 2017 01:44 PM | Gymnastics
Throughout the month of December, Mountaineer fans have the unique opportunity to get acquainted with the WVU gymnasts. We move on to the junior class today. First up – Carly Galpin!
What is your favorite thing about WVU?
WVU sporting events and the beauty of West Virginia
If you could be any Olympic gymnast for the day, who would you be?
Alicia Sacramone
If you got the chance to compete in any Olympic Games, where would it be held?
New York City
Who is your biggest gymnastics inspiration?
My mom (she was a college gymnast and my coach in club gymnastics)
If you could compete in another Olympic sport, what would it be?
Beach volleyball
What is your favorite away meet location?
California
Where is your dream vacation?
A beach in Greece
Who do you look up to the most?
My older sister
If you could be any other WVU athlete for the day, who would you be?
Erica Fontaine
What has been the best moment of your gymnastics career so far?
Winning beam in a college meet
What is your favorite quote?
"Faith can move mountains."
If you could make an appearance in any movie or TV show, what would it be?
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
What do you love the most about gymnastics?
Teammates who are my best friends
Where is your favorite place in Morgantown?
High Street
Do you have any pre-meet rituals?
I close my eyes and visualize my routines. I also braid my hair.
What are you most looking forward to this season?
The memories I'll make on the road with my team
The WVU gymnastics team opens its 2018 season against No. 2-ranked Florida on Friday, Jan. 5, at 7 p.m., at the WVU Coliseum. Tickets are available now at WVUGAME.com.
What is your favorite thing about WVU?
WVU sporting events and the beauty of West Virginia
If you could be any Olympic gymnast for the day, who would you be?
Alicia Sacramone
If you got the chance to compete in any Olympic Games, where would it be held?
New York City
Who is your biggest gymnastics inspiration?
My mom (she was a college gymnast and my coach in club gymnastics)
If you could compete in another Olympic sport, what would it be?
Beach volleyball
What is your favorite away meet location?
California
Where is your dream vacation?
A beach in Greece
Who do you look up to the most?
My older sister
If you could be any other WVU athlete for the day, who would you be?
Erica Fontaine
What has been the best moment of your gymnastics career so far?
Winning beam in a college meet
What is your favorite quote?
"Faith can move mountains."
If you could make an appearance in any movie or TV show, what would it be?
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
What do you love the most about gymnastics?
Teammates who are my best friends
Where is your favorite place in Morgantown?
High Street
Do you have any pre-meet rituals?
I close my eyes and visualize my routines. I also braid my hair.
What are you most looking forward to this season?
The memories I'll make on the road with my team
The WVU gymnastics team opens its 2018 season against No. 2-ranked Florida on Friday, Jan. 5, at 7 p.m., at the WVU Coliseum. Tickets are available now at WVUGAME.com.
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